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C439 FGP

1985 Ford Orion

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,819 mi
Last recorded64,819 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Orion60,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC439 FGP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,819 miles

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR PAN CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,459 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 64,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 63,376 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 63,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak engine area

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,681 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 58,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear brake slightly binding

How Reliable is the Ford Orion?

Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,517
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
23,306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,192
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,866
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,274
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,059
constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,009
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C439 FGP is a 1985 Ford Orion in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,530 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Orion fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,192 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C439 FGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Orion typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C439 FGP registered?

C439 FGP is a 1985 Ford Orion, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C439 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C439 FGP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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